Tenure and Promotion

Unit Criteria

The tenured faculty of each academic unit shall formulate specific written criteria
and procedures for tenure and promotion that are consistent with the University of
South Carolina's commitment to achievement in research (including scholarship, creative
activity in visual and performing arts), teaching, and service.

The criteria and procedures shall clearly communicate to faculty members the unit's
expectations concerning scholarly productivity, including the nature and quality of
scholarly activities necessary to attain tenure and promotion. These criteria and
procedures must be consistent with the Faculty Manual and the guidelines established by the University Committee on Tenure and Promotions
(UCTP). In the event of inconsistency between UCTP guidelines [pdf] and the Faculty Manual, the Faculty Manual is to be considered the final authority.

Pending Unit Criteria

Please contact the Provost Office at 803-777-2808 or provost@sc.edu for information on draft or pending unit criteria.

Current Unit Criteria

Tenure and promotion and post-tenure criteria and procedures can be viewed below by
each college and department. Please note that only current criteria are listed. Previous
versions of unit criteria and procedures can be found in individual units and/or colleges
and schools.